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Faced with a clamour to do something about unhealthy eating, five big food manufacturers in the UK have announced a plan for front-of-pack nutrition labelling. The food industry is selling the move as good news for health conscious consumers, but not everyone’s happy. Chris Lyddon reports.

The arrival of the administrators at Golden Wonder, the former leading crisp manufacturer and household brand name in the UK, last week provided the coup de grace for an iconic but struggling brand that has been left behind by market and competitor growth. Katy Humphries reports.

The UK is a world leader in added value food and drink production and marketing. This does not mean it is immune to the threat, or opportunities, posed by sector consolidation. Since 2003 the UK food sector has seen over 150 receiverships, 200 deals and 300 businesses dissolve. Strength in size is the buzz around the industry and this looks unlikely to change. Catherine Sleep finds out more.

Limited edition flavours are seen by some companies as a way of expanding their customer base, while also keeping existing customers interested. Traditionally implemented in the treats and snacks market, how successful is the limited editions concept? Hugh Westbrook finds out.

Swiss manufacturer Nestlé's move to cut the salt content of its Shreddies cereal brands by 15% is the latest example of a wider trend in the UK cereal sector, which has seen an array of manufacturers reduce the salt content of their cereals.